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Muslim Boy NameScholarly Verified
Origin: Arabic / Prophetic
عِمْرَان

Imran

Transliteration: ‘Imrān • Pronounced: (Im-raan)

Name Meaning

"Exalted nation, Prosperity; Father of Sayyidatina Maryam (AS)"

Regional Usage & Naming Heritage

Prominent Regional Familiarity:
South AsiaMiddle East / GulfWestern Communities
Naming Tradition:

South Asian Muslim Names

Associated Countries & Lineage:
IndiaPakistanBangladeshUK

Islamic Significance & History

Named after the noble Quranic Surah Ali 'Imran (Surah 3), representing the blessed household of Prophet Isa's mother Maryam (AS).

Authenticated Scholarly Sources

Primary Quranic / Hadith Source: Quran (Surah Ali 'Imran 3:33)

  • Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 24

Imran (عِمْرَان)

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